1838.] 



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ty is continued downwards to the foundation of the fort; concerning 

 which there is a little, apparently fabulous, matter. The fort was 

 first called Deya Durgam by Yadava Rayalu in Sal. Sac. 929 (A. D. 

 1007-8). At a later period one of its rulers meditated an inva- 

 sion of Vijayanagara ; but abandoned his intention on discovering 

 the power and resources of Crislma Uayer. The conquests of the 

 latter are briefly alluded to, and the circumstance of the Gajapati 

 prince giving his daughter to Crishna Rayer, to cement a treaty of 

 peace with him, is mentioned. The date of Crishna Rayer' s death is 

 fixed on the 8th of Carticeya month, Sal. Sac. 1452 (19th or 20th No- 

 vember 1531). In all twenty-seven princes of the Yadava race ruled, 

 during 339 years (an average of twelve and half a years to each). The 

 name of Deya Durga was changed to Chandra-giri, by one of the 

 race; for reasons specified. The country came under Mahomedan 

 rule- in Sal. Sac. 1587 (A. D. 1665-6). The names of these rulers are 

 given : they governed, in all, during ninety-five years. 



There follows a descriptive mention of the fanes, and other sacer- 

 dotal buildings, erected, or endowed by the different rulers of this dy- 

 nasty ; Tripety being the principal one. 



Remark.— This document claims a full translation. It possesses 

 considerable internal evidences of authenticity ; and its evidence in 

 history is required. The book is damaged, though to a less degree 

 than many in this collection. I have bad it restored, for the beino- 

 better preserved ; pending its ^uU translation. 



